Are you for or against plastic surgery? :)

But, I've seen several plastic surgeons at support group meeting discuss what is usually needed after losing 60 plus pounds. Most people cannot simply "work hard" to tone muscles if they've lost over 60 pounds, no matter what they do.

I might be misinterpreting what you're trying to say, but I've lost over 60 and I'm toning muscles.

I say follow your own heart and BUMP what anyone else thinks. Your body...your life do what makes YOU happy. Doesn't matter what the surgery is for, "losing weight" or "changing your body shape". All surgeries have possible complications...it seems hypocritical to be "for one" because of cosmetic reasons and still "against one" because of possible complications. huh?!?! And as far as "surgery being the lazy way" wow really? most of the people I know who hadany of the weightloss surgery work their BUTTS OFF!!!

I was referring not to bariatric surgery (lapband) but rather to using lipsuction as a means to lose weight. Thinking "I'm fat, so I'm gonna get lipo so I can be skinny" is lazy. Pure and total laziness. Getting bariatric (lapband) surgery requires work and dedication. There is a significant difference.

There is a difference between cosmetic surgery post-loss and using the cosmetic surgery to lose weight. If someone has been working out and has lost almost all of their weight through hard work and were to get lipo to remind the last bit of lower tummy jiggle that they can't seem to lose, that's one thing. But to use cosmetic surgery as the primary means of losing weight is a completely different story.

After you're at your goal weight, then there isn't a problem with someone getting cosmetic surgery to fix/finish things, whether that be excess skin removal or lifting boobs back into place. They have worked hard to get their body and should be able to feel proud and show off their accomplishment.

I say follow your own heart and BUMP what anyone else thinks. Your body...your life do what makes YOU happy. Doesn't matter what the surgery is for, "losing weight" or "changing your body shape". All surgeries have possible complications...it seems hypocritical to be "for one" because of cosmetic reasons and still "against one" because of possible complications. huh?!?! And as far as "surgery being the lazy way" wow really? most of the people I know who hadany of the weightloss surgery work their BUTTS OFF!!!

I was referring not to bariatric surgery (lapband) but rather to using lipsuction as a means to lose weight. Thinking "I'm fat, so I'm gonna get lipo so I can be skinny" is lazy. Pure and total laziness. Getting bariatric (lapband) surgery requires work and dedication. There is a significant difference.

There is a difference between cosmetic surgery post-loss and using the cosmetic surgery to lose weight. If someone has been working out and has lost almost all of their weight through hard work and were to get lipo to remind the last bit of lower tummy jiggle that they can't seem to lose, that's one thing. But to use cosmetic surgery as the primary means of losing weight is a completely different story.

After you're at your goal weight, then there isn't a problem with someone getting cosmetic surgery to fix/finish things, whether that be excess skin removal or lifting boobs back into place. They have worked hard to get their body and should be able to feel proud and show off their accomplishment.

I stand by what I said...my body, my business. no matter what kind of surgery you have the decision is seldom easy.

Plastic or reconstructive surgery definitely has very real benefits for those who are injured or mamed or have a very real medical need (either physiological or psychological).

But elective boob-jobs, tummy tucks, liposuction... that's something I may once have advocated, but not now. It's only my opinon and I'm not saying it's right or a universal truth, but it does seem to be brushing the real issue under the carpet and is quite self-indulgent.

I know there are folks who have lost a shed load of weight - like half their previous body weight - and this has left them with folds of skin. Now in some cases even after years of exercise and continued dieting this doesn't always all go away and there you have a dilemma: do you go under the knife?

In some cases, it's actually a medical necessity because the folds of excess skin are causing other issues which are detrimental to that person's well-being. On the other-hand it might just be slightly unsightly flab and possibly could disappear with more time/exercise/calorie reduction.

So you could say I'm for... and against plastic surgery :ohwell:

I am very against. I don't care what other people do to themselves, but I would never have non-essential surgery requiring a general anaesthetic.

GO FOR IT! If I could I would I have lost over 120 lbs and I have problem areas that the fat is just not coming off so yep, I'd lipo the thighs in a second, I've already had a tummy tuck to get rid of all the excessive skin there, I need my arms done as well I feel like I have wings there. The girls need excess skin removed as well and brought back up ere they belong LOL! I could also use a face lift now which I never before thought about but with all the weight loss I have excess skin there as well. I keep exercising to tone but not much you can do with excess skin.

But, I've seen several plastic surgeons at support group meeting discuss what is usually needed after losing 60 plus pounds. Most people cannot simply "work hard" to tone muscles if they've lost over 60 pounds, no matter what they do.

I might be misinterpreting what you're trying to say, but I've lost over 60 and I'm toning muscles.

I wasn't clear enough....yes, you can tone muscles, but the majority of people who lose over 60 pounds will have some degree of sagging skin, bat wings, etc. THAT is what I mean. Thanks for pointing out my lack of clarity. As the weight loss number goes up, the more likely you will not be able to do it with exercise.

I would love to get my boobs done! A little reduction and lift would be great! As for weight loss plastic surgery, I'm not so sure. If someone can hardly walk or get out of bed then yes I think plastic surgery is appropriate. If they are able to eat healthy and work out then that's what they should do.

Against it for weightloss. But after I have my second baby, I am SOOOOO going to have a breast reduction and lift.

for myself i would only consider surgery after weight loss (natural weightloss) - tummy tuck, breast lift. nips and tucks to take care of the skin. but thats just for me. i don't think its anyone decision to make but the person whos body will or will not be going through the surgery.